So after doing some research, I realize my “macro” pictures aren’t really under the true definition of “macro”. They are actually just “close-up” pictures. Kind of a bummer, because this as close-up as I can get without a macro lens. I’m just going to have to live with it until I actually get a macro lens. My birthday IS coming up in a couple months, not to mention Christmas right after that, so maybe I might suggest it to the hubby… we’ll see. =)
In any case, I have a “close-up” picture for you - a dinner plate dahlia bud. The flower itself is beautiful when in full bloom (ours is a dark lavender type). But as a flower bud, it looks kind of creepy. Or maybe it’s just me. But you can judge for yourself:
There’s something really beautiful about it, but there is an element of fierceness and/or aggressiveness in it. Maybe due to the numerous petal points that resemble something right out out of a horror film… almost teeth-like. (e.g. Doesn’t it look like it’s going to open up and eat your head??)
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haha, not until you mentioned it!. Before I read the text, i was just thinking “oooh pretty shot!” =P
By mary on 08/25/08 12:44 pm | Permalink
Heh. I suspect anyone who has seen Little Shop of Horrors will view this sort of flower with deep suspicion. ;-)
By Jenipurr on 08/25/08 12:57 pm | Permalink
Very pretty!
What’s the true definition of macro?
By caitlyn on 08/25/08 2:01 pm | Permalink
very very nice :D
By Jen da purse Ho on 08/26/08 12:09 am | Permalink
Nice pic! Please do go into detail on how you take your up close shots. What equipment are you using?
By da'Arch on 08/26/08 4:04 pm | Permalink
Hey Archie! Unfortunately, not much details on what I do - just me and my Nikon D60 + Nikkor 18-55mm lens, automatic/macro setting without flash…
Macro definition = From what I’ve read, a “true” macro shot is a magnification ranging from 1:1 to 10:1. (For example, 1:1 is the image on the film is the exact same size as the actual object in real life. 2:1 is having the image twice as large on film than in real life, etc…)
By Ruth on 08/26/08 4:52 pm | Permalink
Haha…that plant does look a little like Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors.
By Lucinda on 08/27/08 5:01 pm | Permalink
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